Orthoptics/Orthoptist Program

In United States, 3 schools offer Orthoptics/Orthoptist program. The average tuition & fees at the schools is $24,195. The average annual age after completing Orthoptics/Orthoptist program is $43,391.

2023 Average Tuition for Orthoptics/Orthoptist Programs

Total 3 schools offer the Orthoptics/Orthoptist programs. Its average tuition & fees is $24,195. In public schools, the tuition & fees is $13,726 for State residents and $34,665 for out-of-state students. In private schools the costs for the Orthoptics/Orthoptist program is $3,257.
2023 Tuition & Fees of Orthoptics/Orthoptist programs
Tuition & Fees
In-State (public schools)$13,726
Out-of-State (public schools)$34,665
Private schools$3,257
Average$24,195

What is Orthoptics/Orthoptist Program?

Orthoptics/Orthoptist is A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of ophthalmologists, to analyze, evaluate, and treat specific disorders of vision, eye movement, and eye alignment in children and adults. Includes instruction in eye anatomy, neuroanatomy, physiology, pharmacology, ophthalmic optics, diagnostic testing and measurement, orthoptic treatment therapy, systemic ocular diseases and disorders, principles of surgery, examination techniques, patient education, child psychology and development, learning disabilities, medical writing, and record-keeping.

Average Income after Completing Orthoptics/Orthoptist Program

The annual average wage after completing Orthoptics/Orthoptist is $43,391 and hourly 20.86. This statistics is based on the employment and wage data (May 2019) from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Next table shows the possible occupation and job list with average income having Orthoptics/Orthoptist degree/certificate.
Average Income after completing Orthoptics/Orthoptist Program
Occupation/Job TitleHourly WageAnnul Wage
Surgical Technologists$27.64$57,500
Opticians, Dispensing$21.58$44,890
Opticians, Dispensing$21.58$44,890
Health Practitioner Support Technologists and Technicians$20.48$42,600
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$20.42$42,480
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$19.60$40,770
Psychiatric Technicians$19.60$40,760
Pharmacy Technicians$19.35$40,260
Dietetic Technicians$17.49$36,370

Colleges Offering Orthoptics/Orthoptist program

University of Iowa

Public, 4-years
Iowa City, IA

Tuition: $32,927
Population: 30,015
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Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

Private, 4-years
Rochester, MN

Tuition: $3,257
Population: 1,237
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Public, 4-years
Minneapolis, MN

Tuition: $36,402
Population: 54,955
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All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023